On Kelleher: Strong technical defender who competes at a high level ... Will continue to grow as a player within the Villanova system ... Left-footed but can play from the right side as well ... Terrific speed getting up and down the field ... Can play her way into an increased role this season.
2005: Played 16 minutes in a 7-1 win over Vermont.
Club Team and ODP Experience: Club team is Sereno White ... Led team to six state championships between 1998 and 2005 ... Sereno was a regional finalist in 2004 ... Team advanced to finals of the Disney Tournament in 2004 and was champion of the Presidents' Day Tournament ... Was a teammate of current Villanova sophomore Nikki Mabery ... Played for Arizona state ODP team in 1998 and 1999.
Xavier College Prep: All-Region first team choice and honorable mention All-State ... Team captured regional championship and was a state runner-up ... Anchored a defense that allowed just six goals in 20 games.
Academic and Community Honors: Earned first and second academic honors ... Recipient of senior Student Council and Student-Athlete awards ... Winner of President's Academic Award.
Personal: Born 5/15/87 in Chester, Pa. ... Oldest of three children of Andrew and Sharon Kelleher ... Has younger brothers Kevin (17) and Ian (13) ... Has seven family members, including both parents, who are Villanova alumni ... Chose to attend the school because of its strong academic and athletic programs ... Undecided on college major.
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